Company Overview
- Headquarters
- 80 Guest St, Boston MA
- Website
- aurabiosciences.com
- wa****@aurabiosciences.com
- Phone
- (617) 500-8864
- Employees
- 116
- Founded in
- 2009
- Industry
- BioTech/Drugs
- NAICS Code
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NAICS Code 541714 CompaniesNAICS Code 54 CompaniesNAICS Code 541 CompaniesNAICS Code 54171 CompaniesNAICS Code 5417 Companies
- SIC Code
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SIC Code 87 CompaniesSIC Code 873 Companies
Financials & Stats
Revenue
$18B
Total Funding Amount
$276M
Who is Aura Biosciences
Aura Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company currently employs 116 people and has generated $17.6 million in revenue. Aura Biosciences specializes in developing virus-like drug conjugates (VDCs), a novel class of therapies, for the treatment of various cancer types. Their primary focus is on ocular and urologic oncology, with their lead candidate, belzupacap sarotalocan (bel-sar), aimed at treating early-stage choroidal melanoma, a rare disease lacking approved treatments. Beyond choroidal melanoma, Aura Biosciences is exploring bel-sar's potential in other ocular oncology indications, including choroidal metastasis. Additionally, they are expanding their VDC technology platform to address non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, marking their first foray into non-ocular solid tumors. Aura Biosciences differentiates itself through its innovative VDC technology, which enables targeted tumor therapy. Their commitment to scientific advancement and patient-centric care drives their mission to deliver meaningful therapeutic benefits for patients battling cancer. For more information, visit Aura Biosciences' website at aurabiosciences.com.
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